August 2017 -

Kuta, Bali – Should you stay there?

August 25, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 4 Comments

Kuta’s reputation Google “Kuta Bali” and the first few posts that come up will tell you why you shouldn’t visit. To put it nicely, Kuta has a pretty terrible rep. Even the wikitravel page describes it as “chaotic, overcrowded and congested” [1]. But why? Kuta is the best known tourist area in Bali [1]. Kuta … [Read more…]

Island paradise: Gili Trawangan (Gili T), Bali

August 11, 2017 by SuitcasesandLattes 4 Comments

Choosing accommodation in Gili T from the comfort of home Gili T is a really small island! After reading a few online forums, I figured that we should stay around the harbour (the Eastern side). The area around the harbour buzzes with activity, stalls, shops and has a legendary nightlife scene. It’s a backpacker heaven … [Read more…]